Avance Attorneys Ltd‘s real estate and construction department is focused on real estate transactions, projects and financing work, acting for international and domestic players. The team advises on a variety of asset types including office buildings, industrial properties, development projects and social infrastructure portfolios for public education. On the construction side, the group handles various property development and construction matters, and has also been involved in construction litigation. The practice is jointly led by Christoffer Charpentier, who advises clients on domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures, with a specific focus on real estate transactions and projects including environmental, energy and infrastructure matters; and Mathias Lindqvist, who covers both domestic and complex cross-border transactions alongside general corporate and real estate advice.

Borenius‘ real estate, environment and construction practice assists clients with real estate transactions, construction projects and mandates in the renewable energy sector. Group co-head Christian Fogelholm focuses on real estate transactions, while managing partner Casper Herler handles a range of advice related to environmental law, natural resources and infrastructure projects; and fellow co-head Ari Kaarakainen specialises in transactions with a particular emphasis on real estate and infrastructure work. The team’s capabilities were strengthened in May 2023 by the arrival of construction practitioner Emma Niemistö, who advises on infrastructure and industrial projects, with expertise in international forms of contracting; she leads the new projects and construction team.

Castrén & Snellman provides full-service assistance on real estate transactions, advising major international and domestic clients on investments into the Finnish real estate market; the team also counts investors, developers, funds, construction companies, occupiers and municipalities on its client roster. Other areas of expertise span property development projects, leasing issues, environmental work, and construction mandates. In the contentious space, as well as handling domestic construction litigation, the team also acts in international arbitration proceedings relating to major energy and infrastructure projects in Finland and internationally. Key members of the team are Antti Kaakkola, who is head of the real estate investments and transactions group; and Samuli Tarkiainen, who is joint lead of the international construction and projects team. Elina Marttala is the kay name at senior associate level.

Hannes Snellman (Finland) advises on large real estate transactions, development projects and industry and energy production construction matters. The real estate team, led by Tapio Teräkivi, is highly experienced in transactions and other key issues relating to construction projects, environmental regulation, contracts, financings and asset management work; Teräkivi is also recommended for his energy sector expertise, especially in the wind power and hydropower spaces. Maria Landtman heads up the firm’s projects and construction practice and specialises in complex projects, particularly within the energy, infrastructure and commodities sectors. Klaus Metsä-Simola is experienced in wind power developments, and Katja Perätalo specialises in industrial construction and investment projects.

Advising on real estate developments and large real estate transactions, HPP Attorneys has broad expertise, covering all aspects of real estate and construction work. The team benefits from close cooperation with the firm's environmental practice on matters relating to land use, permitting and planning. The group also frequently assists domestic and international real estate investment companies, development companies and real estate advisory businesses. Team co-head Kari Marttinen excels in environmental law, while fellow co-head Jari Tuomala has vast experience in developments, construction projects, and the sale and purchase of real estate property. Leif Laitinen specialises cross-border real estate transactions.

Krogerus' full-service practice offers a comprehensive construction practice and is experienced in assisting with the day-to-day management and development of real estate portfolios, including drafting, amending and negotiating lease agreements. The team excels across all asset types and is well regarded for its work involving the logistics sector alongside expertise in environmental issues and real estate litigation. Department head Joakim Jansson is well versed in real estate and corporate transactions; Marcus Möller represents clients in domestic and cross-border transactions spanning acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures, while Teppo Vuorela is a key name for real estate, construction, zoning, planning and environment matters.

With a focus on real estate transactions, Roschier advises on a wide variety of matters including project development agreements, lease and land lease agreements, forward funding and forward purchase work, joint ventures and asset and property management arrangements; the group is also noted for its sustainability expertise. Antti-Jussi Partanen specialises in transactional work including infrastructure and energy-related acquisitions and divestments, and leads the department, while Toni Siimes heads up the energy and infrastructure practice and has expertise in the retail and forestry industries. In 2024, Matias Wallgren joined the team, bolstering the firm’s green transition and industrial investment work, and Mika Alanko rejoined the practice following a stint in-house.

Boutique firm Aleksandra Attorneys Ltd is well known for advising international real estate funds as well as domestic property investors, with particular expertise in handling acquisitions of office and commercial properties. Practice head Samuli Palin, who is described by clients as ‘one of the strongest negotiators in the Finnish market’, has substantial experience in real estate transactions and has represented several major domestic and international real estate investors, funds and construction companies. Rami Laatsalo advises on real estate transactions, in particular portfolio transactions and sale and lease-back arrangements, as well as property developments and day-to-day commercial real estate law.

Bird & Bird‘s wide array of real estate advice encompasses major transactions, large-scale development projects, financing work and development projects, acting for a client roster which includes multinationals, investors and municipalities. Jaakko Hietala heads up the real estate team and has in-depth experience in complex real estate and infrastructure mandates, corporate work and contentious matters. With expertise in matters involving fossil-based fuels and infrastructure elements as well as knowledge of the renewable energy space, Laura Huomo leads the energy and utilities team.

DLA Piper Finland Attorneys Ltd‘s real estate team is equipped to handle a variety of real estate matters ranging from transactions to land use and construction issues, and real estate disputes. The practice also assists with energy projects, spanning wind, solar and power-to-x mandates. The firm’s Nordic real estate practice is led by Mikko Larvala, whose expertise covers transactions, lease negotiations, and property development and conversion projects. In January 2023, the firm’s reach was extended with the arrival of Antti Laaksonen and Sakari Lähteenmäki from Project Law Oy, who advise developers and construction companies on land use and development work.

Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy / Eversheds Attorneys Ltd (a member of Eversheds Sutherland)‘s real estate, construction and environment team is jointly led by Pekka Kokko, Saara Raitala, Sirkka Terho and Juha Kallioinen, and is best known for its experience in transactional and construction matters; the department also recently assisted clients with renewable energy projects including solar power battery storage and wind farm mandates. Kokko advises clients on real estate transactions and sales, leases, contracts and litigation, while Raitala is responsible for the team’s transactional and leasing assignments. Terho advises on data centre and renewable energy projects, and Kallioinen has unique expertise in contractor disputes.

Recognised for its expertise in transactions involving office, retail, logistics, hotel, residential and various public sector properties, Merilampi Attorneys Ltd is also active in development projects including the construction and finance elements. The group frequently receives mandates from insurance companies, real estate funds, real estate investors, construction businesses and development companies. Tommi Elo focuses on real estate transactions, while William Sjöberg advises on property acquisitions and sales, developments, and sale and lease back arrangements, and construction team head Annika Luhtanen handles housing issues.

Properta Attorneys Ltd offers comprehensive advice across the real estate and construction space, handling construction and project agreements, real estate transactions and construction disputes in general courts and arbitration tribunals. The department is jointly led by Ilkka Koivisto, who focuses on construction agreements and the related disputes; and Ilmo Korpelainen, who has notable experience in real estate transactions, commercial lease agreements, and insurance matters. Other key members of the team are construction specialist Ville Laine, transactional expert Heidi Savia and litigator Katja Firtser.

Experienced in real estate M&A, financing and property development work, Asianajotoimisto White & Case Oy‘s real estate practice draws from the firm’s global real estate team to handle a wide range of cross-border matters. The team's client roster features real estate investment funds, real estate companies and financial institutions. Group co-heads Tanja Törnkvist and Timo Airisto frequently advise on domestic and international transactions including public tender offers and mergers.

Praised by clients for its ‘exceptional industry knowledge and market acumen in combination with great commercial approach’, Dittmar & Indrenius' team focuses on large-scale real estate transactions, lease arrangements and construction issues. The team is also noted for its capabilities in cross-border work involving various asset classes, including office, industrial, logistics, retail and public use properties; group head Antti Aaltonen is particularly well regarded for multijurisdictional work.

Lexia Attorneys Ltd advises clients on all areas of contentious and non-contentious construction and real estate law and is regularly involved in high-value real estate transactions and development projects as well as construction disputes. The practice is co-headed by Arto Kaikkonen and Janne Röytiö; Kaikkonen has extensive experience in construction, real estate and housing law, while Röytiö focuses on dispute resolution within the construction space, housing law and the sale and purchase of real estate assets.

Adept in the full range of real estate and construction matters, KPMG Law in Finland‘s real estate and construction department is jointly led by Kai Soini and Jaska Ikäheimonen. Both excel in corporate, real estate and construction mandates including developments, mergers and acquisitions, while Ikäheimonen has additional expertise in dispute resolution.

Advising on real estate, construction and infrastructure matters, Magnusson's comprehensive real estate and construction practice is jointly led by Lauri Toivio, who assists clients in a broad range of construction, real estate, housing, and industry related matters; and co-head Ville Salonen, who handles cross-border commercial and transactional matters.